Can I Run Far Cry®?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | 64 MB DirectX® 9.0b-compliant graphics card (see supported list*) | 128 MB GeForce™ 4 128 MB to GeForce FX 5950; ATI Radeon 9500-9800 XT | Detecting... |
| CPU | AMD Athlon™ 1 GHz or Pentium® III 1 GHz | AMD Athlon 2-3 GHz or Pentium 4 2-3 GHz | Detecting... |
| RAM | 256 MB | 1 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 4 GB | — | — |
| DirectX | DirectX 9.0b or higher | — | — |
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About
A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Far Cry® on my PC?
To run Far Cry® you need at least a DirectX 9 GPU, plus 256 MB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a Radeon 9500, plus 1 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Far Cry®?
Far Cry® minimum requirements: GPU: 64 MB DirectX® 9.0b-compliant graphics card (see supported list*), CPU: AMD Athlon™ 1 GHz or Pentium® III 1 GHz, RAM: 256 MB, Storage: 4 GB, DirectX: DirectX 9.0b or higher.
What are the recommended specs for Far Cry®?
Far Cry® recommended specs: GPU: 128 MB GeForce™ 4 128 MB to GeForce FX 5950; ATI Radeon 9500-9800 XT, CPU: AMD Athlon 2-3 GHz or Pentium 4 2-3 GHz, RAM: 1 GB, Storage: —.
How many GB is Far Cry®?
Far Cry® requires at least 4 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Far Cry®?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for Far Cry®. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is Far Cry® CPU or GPU intensive?
Far Cry® is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.
Can Steam Deck run Far Cry®?
Yes, Far Cry® is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.
How many players can run Far Cry®?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Far Cry® and 99% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
